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TERESA ACOSTA Obituary


Teresa Santoscoy Acosta (Age 83)  
Of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 15, 2017. Beloved wife of Carlos; mother of Carlos (Ann-Marie), Olga (Chuck) and John (Valri); grandmother of Nicholas (Jordan), Tierney, Alyssa, Declan, Alexander, Jonny, Luke and Maeve; sister of Herlinda Lopez and Mario Santoscoy; and aunt of Cristina (Todd). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and Godchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, March 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Bernadette's Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD, on Saturday, March 25 at 11 a.m. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Shrine of St. Jude, 3200 E 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60617.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 21, 2017.

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March 28, 2017

Sorry for your loss, my God grant your family comfort and peace during your bereavement, remember the wonderful memories you shared through the years. ML

AC

March 27, 2017

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you shared together as you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10.

March 25, 2017

With heart felt condolence, may the sadness you're experiencing now be replaced with joyful memories of a treasured life. 1Peter 5:6,7

Kesha Williams

March 24, 2017

Olga, my sincere condolences to and your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

March 24, 2017

John and family: Tim and I are so sorry to hear for your loss. We know how hard it is and pray you will find comfort in the cherished memories your Mom provided throughout the years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Love Tonya, Tim and the Boys

March 24, 2017

Dear Olga and family- Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. The Scalas

J W

March 23, 2017

Please accept my deepest condolences. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in God's wonderful promise that will soon come about. -Isaiah25:8

Allen & Zenny Janofsky

March 22, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ingrid Mejia

March 22, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Timni Mahase

March 22, 2017

Our prayers are with you, Olga. Our words can't take away the pain of losing a loved one.

Charnelle Sheppard

March 22, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

Jessica Robinson

March 21, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss at this time .
Rest assured , pray to God he will comfort yu in this difficult time . He truly understands everything that you are feeling

Bowlding

March 21, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. May God provide endurance and comfort to the family during this time of sorrow (Rom 15:5)

Annette Owens Scarboro and family

March 21, 2017

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God continue to bless you.

Sean Dunn

March 21, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss, Olga. You and your family are in my family's prayers.

March 21, 2017

Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from Gods word at Hosea 13:14 Lima Ohio

March 21, 2017

My condolences to the family. May the fond memories you cherish and the peace of God comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

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